Commissioning Editor - Life Sciences

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Commissioning Editor

Life Sciences

Ames, Iowa

 

Established more than 75 years ago, Blackwell Publishing is the world?s leading society publisher, publishing over 750 journals and 600 new books every year. Our Professional Division in Ames, Iowa is looking for a new Commissioning Editor to launch and maintain a list of professional level reference books in molecular and cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology and related areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for a life scientist to carve out a successful career in the highly competitive world of publishing.

 

You?ll enjoy a great deal of autonomy in this key role, doing everything it takes to meet revenue targets and maximize the profitability of the list through an active acquisitions program. This will include forging relationships with laboratory and university contacts, researching markets, scouting for authors and assessing proposals for new manuscripts, all the while controlling costs and overheads. You?ll also liaise with the production department to ensure our well-respected books are delivered on time and to budget, and take a lead role in marketing the resulting life sciences list.

 

In order to be able to speak knowledgeably about the subject, you?ll need a degree in a relevant field of life sciences, coupled with proven commercial awareness gained in a general business or ideally publishing environment. Management skills are desirable and the level of appointment is flexible depending on the track-record of applicants. Excellent communication skills, sound business acumen and ability to orchestrate multiple activities at the same time will also be vital to your success.

 

To apply please send your CV to Linda Lee at linda.lee@ames.blackwellpublishing.com .

 

 



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